Greater Kruger · South African resident rates

Kruger National Park

Private lodges inside the Kruger itself, from the far north at Pafuri to the south, with South African resident rates you can book now.

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Rates as at 12 October 2026: 13 South African resident specials live in Kruger National Park, from R3,940 pppns (Pafuri Tented Camp), an average saving of 47% on the usual rate, up to 67% off. Conservation and park fees are extra unless stated.

Pafuri Tented Camp, Kruger National Park: R3,940 pppns, usually R8,450, save 53%. South African residents · bookable now, valid until 31 March 2027. Our take: “More than half off in the Kruger.”
Pafuri Walking Safaris, Kruger National Park: R4,190 pppns, usually R5,990, save 30%. South African residents · bookable now, valid until 31 October 2026. Our take: “A quarter off in the Kruger. Just 4 rooms.”
Plains Camp at Rhino Walking Safaris, Kruger National Park: R5,160 pppns, usually R9,830, save 48%. 7 Day Rate, valid until 30 June 2027. Our take: “Nearly half off in the Kruger. Just 4 rooms.”
Rhino Post Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park: R5,160 pppns, usually R9,830, save 48%. 7 Day Rate, valid until 30 June 2027. Our take: “Nearly half off in the Kruger. Children of all ages welcome.”
Imbali Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park: R6,479 pppns, usually R13,210, save 51%. South African residents · bookable now, valid until 15 January 2027. Our take: “Half price, valid into January. Hard to argue with.”
Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park: R6,479 pppns, usually R10,496, save 38%. Subject to availability, valid until 15 December 2026. Our take: “A third off in the Kruger. Just 6 rooms.”
Hamiltons Tented Camp, Kruger National Park: R9,410 pppns, usually R18,124, save 48%. South African residents · bookable now, valid until 15 January 2027. Our take: “Canvas, lanterns, and nearly half off.”
Kruger Shalati, The Train on the Bridge, Kruger National Park: R9,550 pppns, usually R14,900, save 36%. Subject to availability, valid until 15 December 2026. Our take: “A third off in the Kruger.”
Lion Sands Narina, Kruger National Park: R9,895 pppns, usually R30,000, save 67%. 60 Day Rate, valid until 19 December 2026. Our take: “Under half price in the Kruger. Children from 10 years.”
Lion Sands Tinga, Kruger National Park: R9,895 pppns, usually R30,000, save 67%. 60 Day Rate, valid until 19 December 2026. Our take: “More than half off the usual rate in the Kruger. Children from 6 years.”
Lukimbi Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park: R11,000 pppns, usually R14,500, save 24%. 90 Day Rate, valid until 19 December 2026. Our take: “24% off in the Kruger. Children of all ages welcome.”
Jock Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park: R18,480 pppns. South African residents · bookable now, valid until 31 December 2026. Our take: “A private concession inside Kruger itself.”
Lion Sands Tinga Hi'nkwenu Residence, Kruger National Park: R112,420 per night for the whole villa, usually R240,750, save 53%. 30 Day Rate, valid until 19 December 2026. Our take: “More than half off in the Kruger. Children from 6 years.”

The short answer. Stay at a private lodge inside the Kruger for the park's size and variety, with your lodge's own guides and vehicles. The south is closest to Joburg and busiest with wildlife; the far north is remote and quiet. It is a malaria area, and Kruger conservation fees are charged per person per day.

What makes it different

The Kruger covers nearly 2 million hectares, and most visitors see it from its public roads and SANParks accommodation. The lodges on this page are different. They sit on private concessions inside the park, areas where only that lodge's guests drive, so you get the Kruger's scale with far fewer vehicles, plus night drives and bush walks that self-drivers can't do.

The park changes a great deal from south to north. The south, around the Sabie and Crocodile rivers, has the thickest wildlife and the shortest drive from Joburg. The centre is open grassland, good for lion and cheetah. The far north around Pafuri, where the Luvuvhu meets the Limpopo, is wild, green and remote, and loved by birders.

Who it suits

People who want the real Kruger without joining the queue at a sighting.
Families. Several lodges take children of all ages or from 6.
Walkers. A few lodges here specialise in walking safaris, with a minimum age of 12.
Something different. Kruger Shalati puts you in a train carriage on a bridge over the Sabie River.

Getting there

By road the southern concessions are about 5 to 6 hours from Johannesburg; the far north is a full day's drive or a charter flight. Scheduled flights land at Skukuza, Kruger Mpumalanga International and Hoedspruit. Each rate on this page shows the drive time and the nearest airport for that lodge.

When to go

May to September is dry and cooler, the bush thins out and animals stay close to water. November to March is green, hot and wet, with newborn impala in early summer and the best birding of the year. Rates are often lowest in the quieter months, which is when most resident specials appear.

Good to know

Kruger conservation fees are charged per person per day, paid at the gate or at the lodge. A SANParks Wild Card covers them.
Park gates open and close at set times, so plan to arrive well before the gate closes.
It is a malaria area. Speak to your doctor before you travel.

Deciding how long to stay? Read 2 nights or 3? Making a short Kruger escape count.

Questions we are asked

What is a private concession in the Kruger?

An area inside the national park leased to a lodge, where only its guests drive. You get the Kruger's wildlife with fewer vehicles, plus night drives and walks.

Do I pay Kruger conservation fees at a private lodge?

Yes, unless the special says they are included. They are charged per person per day, and a SANParks Wild Card covers them.

Which part of the Kruger is best for a first safari?

The south, for its short drive from Joburg and the amount of wildlife. Tell us your dates and we will suggest the best rate there.